Project Grant 20237000541081
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$946K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.330
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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