Project Grant AM21RFSPME1029
Award Date
10/31/21
Completion Date
10/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$971K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.177
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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