Cooperative Agreement AM23LPTA0000C001
Award Date
5/17/23
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$4.5M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.184
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
United States
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