Project Grant 20246701642397
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$270K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
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