Project Grant 20247000643556
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$210K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.329
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
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