Project Grant 20247000643410
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$325K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.329
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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