Project Grant 20236701439618
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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