Project Grant AM22LFPPKY1146
Award Date
9/30/22
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$116K
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awardee
City Of Frankfort (P3DTW5Y658G9)
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kentucky, USA
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