Project Grant NR223A750013C005
Award Date
9/28/22
Completion Date
9/27/27
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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