Project Grant 20246701342587
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$585K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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