Project Grant 20236701339918
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$642K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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