Project Grant 20256701744746
Award Date
8/15/25
Completion Date
8/14/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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