Project Grant 20246702342502
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
7/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$648K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
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