Project Grant 20237043939197
Award Date
2/15/23
Completion Date
2/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$999K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Cirrus360 LLC (P5KEL4HQLXH7)
Federal Grant Program
10.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richardson, TX 75082, USA
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