Project Grant 20233941040700
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$645K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Visimo LLC (X854ZJDHWHJ5)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Carnegie, PA 15106, USA
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