Project Grant 20237003139141
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
10/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Riverside, CA 92507, USA
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