Project Grant 20243361043480
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Cellbae Inc. (JCHWRK7RKKX6)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
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