Project Grant 20247002043022
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
TUSKEGEE INST, AL 36088, USA
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