Project Grant 20233850040772
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$948K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.200
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
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