Project Grant 20256801544279
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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