Project Grant 20233352241008
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$551K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.219
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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