Project Grant 20226701340742
Award Date
7/15/23
Completion Date
7/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$165K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
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