Project Grant AM22LFPPIL1093
Award Date
9/30/22
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$57K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Faith In Place (ZZKJSG7KMA59)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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