Block Grant 24SCBPRI1264
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/29/27
Dollars Obligated
$271K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.170
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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