Project Grant 20237002040691
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$393K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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