Project Grant 20246702342164
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
4/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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