Project Grant 20226701538576
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50010, USA
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