Project Grant 20226702136345
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$637K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hamden, CT 06511, USA
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