Project Grant 20246702241580
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA
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