Project Grant AM21SCMPGA1014
Award Date
3/31/22
Completion Date
3/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$725K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.170
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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