Project Grant 20236702139521
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$749K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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