Project Grant 20233380040482
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Vincentown, Southampton Township, NJ 08088, USA
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