Project Grant 20256701244765
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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