Project Grant 20236701740744
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$295K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40526, USA
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