Project Grant 20246701341941
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$294K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Morrisville, NC, USA
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