Cooperative Agreement NR234209XXXXG002
Award Date
3/15/23
Completion Date
3/15/26
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Awardee
IMG Citrus Inc. (GX6WLMYJM5L9)
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Vero Beach, FL, USA
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