Project Grant 20233941040701
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10282, USA
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