Project Grant 20246702241531
Award Date
11/15/23
Completion Date
11/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$611K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, NY 12222, USA
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