Project Grant 20236701739059
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
1/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$636K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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