Project Grant 20226702337747
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.6M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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