Project Grant 20236701739359
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$611K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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