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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