Project Grant 20256701544166
Award Date
12/15/24
Completion Date
12/14/29
Dollars Obligated
$2.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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