Project Grant 20245130043145
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$3.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.303
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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