Project Grant 20235118141244
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$3.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.309
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Peoria, IL 61604, USA
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