Project Grant 20226701736308
Award Date
4/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$605K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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