Project Grant AM22LFPPCA1134
Award Date
9/30/22
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$155K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Veggielution (JJPDE5DEVPN8)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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