Project Grant 20243353041935
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Vectech, Inc. (KGHKP3FBMB97)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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