Project Grant 20256701344734
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$294K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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