Project Grant 20246901542442
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$486K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nashville, TN 37209, USA
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