Project Grant NR223A750001G019
Award Date
9/29/22
Completion Date
9/27/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Funding Federal Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Awarding Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.935
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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