Project Grant 20257042444405
Award Date
1/15/25
Completion Date
1/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$480K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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