Project Grant 20224000037061
Award Date
5/15/22
Completion Date
1/14/23
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
MONTGOMRY VLG, MD 20877, USA
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