Project Grant 20226702336147
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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