Project Grant 20246702442845
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$648K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Petersburg, VA, USA
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