Project Grant 20237043939193
Award Date
2/15/23
Completion Date
2/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
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