Project Grant 24LFPPNY1256
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/29/27
Dollars Obligated
$627K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, USA
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