Project Grant 20245118143213
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$4M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.309
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Calverton, MD 20705, USA
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