Project Grant 20236702339815
Award Date
6/15/23
Completion Date
6/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$646K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, CA 94710, USA
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