Project Grant 23OMDGWA0013
Award Date
1/30/24
Completion Date
1/29/27
Dollars Obligated
$3.9M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Tapenade, Inc. (QADAQNL4MGL3)
Federal Grant Program
10.188
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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