Project Grant 20226801436667
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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