Project Grant 21DBITN1005

Award Date 10/31/21
Completion Date 10/30/24
Dollars Obligated $6.1M
Federal Agency
Dairy Program
Federal Grant Program
10.176
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tennessee, USA
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