Project Grant ED21HDQ0240074
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$449K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Awardee
Emerging Prairie (RJJQN6H49WJ7)
Federal Grant Program
11.024
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Dakota, USA
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