Project Grant 20256701344737
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$588K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oakland, CA 94607, USA
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