Project Grant 20246801542297
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Biddeford, ME 04005, USA
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