Project Grant 20237041541194
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/14/24
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bayamón, 00960, Puerto Rico
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