Project Grant 20227002938471
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$8.6M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.309
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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