Project Grant 20243380042777
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
2/6/25
Dollars Obligated
$724K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10018, USA
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