Project Grant 20243353041904
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Ecoatex, LLC (RR1DYZ6RCDJ6)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hull, GA 30646, USA
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