Project Grant 21ACERWA1003
Award Date
9/30/21
Completion Date
9/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$498K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.174
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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