Project Grant AM22LFPPIL1100
Award Date
9/30/22
Completion Date
9/29/25
Dollars Obligated
$332K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
Star Farm Chicago (NRHXS15R7UX5)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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