Project Grant 20245140643578
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
5/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
ZDC TECH LTD. CO. (L1STKD9AC135)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40513, USA
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