Project Grant 20246702142878
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
8/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$605K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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