Project Grant NR223A750013G034
Award Date
5/5/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.7M
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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