Project Grant 23FMPPIA1145
Award Date
9/30/23
Completion Date
9/29/26
Dollars Obligated
$457K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Iowa Valley Rc&D (MJRDFJVGAWE7)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa, USA
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