Project Grant 20224940038189
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77006, USA
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