Project Grant 20226701737184
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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