Project Grant 20227002037568
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$205K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Springfield, MO 65802, USA
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