Project Grant 20237041041209
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$370K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.519
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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