Project Grant 20253960144645
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
4/14/28
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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