Block Grant 21SCBPCA1002
Award Date
9/30/21
Completion Date
9/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$24M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.170
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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