Project Grant 20236702340216
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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