Project Grant 20243380042744
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$477K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
The Growhaus (J3GJN8JU8US5)
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Denver, CO 80205, USA
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