Project Grant 20227002037665
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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