Project Grant 20237002040565
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Iowa Valley Rc&D (MJRDFJVGAWE7)
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Amana, IA 52203, USA
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