Project Grant 20244940043633
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$49K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Barrigada, Guam
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