Project Grant 20246701343600
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$683K
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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