Project Grant 21LFPPGA1003
Award Date
9/30/21
Completion Date
9/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$933K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Ugrow, Inc. (EXMVSDV1Z9Z7)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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