Project Grant 20237000640595
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$185K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.329
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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