Project Grant 24FMPPMI1224
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/29/26
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Growing Hope (QCCSNED68571)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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