Project Grant 21FMPPTX1027
Award Date
9/30/21
Completion Date
9/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$373K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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