Cooperative Agreement FX23TA10960C015
Award Date
5/17/23
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$75K
Federal Agency
Technical Agricultural Assistance
Federal Grant Program
10.960
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Georgia
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