Project Grant 21LFPPCA1033
Award Date
9/30/21
Completion Date
9/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$591K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Mandela Partners (D5J4LLSU89A4)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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