Project Grant 20223353037413
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
3/14/23
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oakland, CA 94621, USA
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