Project Grant 20246701842803
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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