Project Grant 20237043640539
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40502, USA
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