Project Grant 20226701336882
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
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