Project Grant 20237041541073
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20001, USA
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