Project Grant 23OMDGAL0092
Award Date
5/31/24
Completion Date
5/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Venture Milk LLC (MX3NQQ3K8A98)
Federal Grant Program
10.188
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alabama, USA
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