Project Grant 23OMDGME0004
Award Date
1/30/24
Completion Date
1/29/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.3M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.188
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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