Project Grant AM21RFSPAK1004
Award Date
10/31/21
Completion Date
10/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$209K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.177
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alaska, USA
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