Project Grant AM22RFSPNY1043
Award Date
9/30/22
Completion Date
9/29/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Grant Program
10.177
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, USA
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