Project Grant 23OMDGPA0097
Award Date
5/31/24
Completion Date
5/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.188
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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