Project Grant 20234940040892
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stoneville, NC 27048, USA
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