Project Grant 23ACERWV1032
Award Date
9/30/23
Completion Date
9/29/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.174
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Virginia, USA
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