Project Grant NR213A750013G018
Award Date
2/15/21
Completion Date
2/15/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.6M
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.913
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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