Project Grant 20227042338067
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bethel, AK, USA
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