Project Grant 20226701536338
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$625K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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