Project Grant 20247002043254
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$405K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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