Project Grant 20226701336883
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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