Project Grant 20236701339630
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$647K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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