Project Grant 20224940038605
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$539K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kansas City, KS 66104, USA
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