Project Grant 20226801436668
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$990K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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