Project Grant 24RFSPME1084
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/29/26
Dollars Obligated
$249K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Growsmart Maine (NWJ5GMC8LGU5)
Federal Grant Program
10.177
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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