Project Grant 20236701539338
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$510K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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