Project Grant 20235110240784
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$486K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.303
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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