Project Grant 20233353039247
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Primelabs LLC (M3NQLJDKT818)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Covington, KY 41011, USA
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