Project Grant 20246701742458
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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