Project Grant 20245110643407
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$463K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.303
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hamden, CT 06511, USA
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