Project Grant 24DBIVT1022

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/27
Dollars Obligated $3.5M
Federal Agency
Dairy Program
Federal Grant Program
10.176
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Vermont, USA
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