Project Grant 20246701242436
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
7/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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