Project Grant 20236702340130
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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