Project Grant 23OMDGCA0021
Award Date
1/30/24
Completion Date
1/29/27
Dollars Obligated
$6M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Rumiano Cheese Co (M1JBJ3YA6KL8)
Federal Grant Program
10.188
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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