Block Grant AM22FFWTX0004
Award Date
10/4/22
Completion Date
10/4/24
Dollars Obligated
$36M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.181
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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