Project Grant 20243850042307
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$933K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.200
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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