Project Grant 20226701436119
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Petersburg, VA, USA
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