Project Grant 20227003338318
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$938K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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