Project Grant 20226702336738
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$634K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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