Project Grant 20226701537089
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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