Project Grant 20226701336294
Award Date
12/1/21
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
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