Project Grant 20227002037599
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Burlington, VT 05405, USA
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