Project Grant 20246701742441
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
7/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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