Block Grant 21SCBPTX1062
Award Date
9/30/21
Completion Date
9/29/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.1M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.170
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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