Project Grant 20247041543749
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$4.2M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bayamón, 00960, Puerto Rico
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