Project Grant 20236701340527
Award Date
6/15/23
Completion Date
6/14/28
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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