Project Grant 20225130037882
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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