Project Grant 20246703442235
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$222K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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