Project Grant 20256702144004
Award Date
10/15/24
Completion Date
10/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$126K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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