Project Grant 20226801437275
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$995K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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