Project Grant 20247003141621
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Prag LLC (WN42J93WE2K4)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
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