Project Grant AM22DBITN1013
Award Date
9/30/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$7.1M
Federal Agency
Dairy Program
Federal Grant Program
10.176
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tennessee, USA
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