Project Grant 20226901336857
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$749K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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