Block Grant AM21SPRSAS0023
Award Date
1/24/22
Completion Date
1/24/24
Dollars Obligated
$792K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.181
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
United States
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