Project Grant 20234000040697
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$599K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Larad Inc. (XLJJCKD9ZNQ5)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wooster, OH 44691, USA
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