Project Grant 20246701543690
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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