Project Grant 20236701639263
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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