Project Grant 20247041343032
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
8/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$480K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richmond, VA 23227, USA
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