Project Grant 20246701341994
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$490K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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