Project Grant 20246701742443
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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