Project Grant 20233380040453
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$585K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wheeling, WV 26003, USA
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