Project Grant 20223380037538
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$731K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
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