Project Grant 20256701744835
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
7/14/29
Dollars Obligated
$611K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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