Project Grant 20227000637993
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$307K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.329
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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