Project Grant 20237044840418
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.522
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Haven, CT 06515, USA
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