Project Grant 20235130040854
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$3.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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