Project Grant 20237041541190
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
140 Av. Carlos E. Chardón, San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
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