Project Grant 20243380042751
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$477K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60619, USA
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