Project Grant 20236701540113
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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