Project Grant 20233352240414
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.219
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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