Project Grant CLSS00000082722
Award Date
2/14/24
Completion Date
2/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$586K
Federal Agency
Rural Business Cooperative Services
Federal Grant Program
10.175
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa, USA
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