Project Grant NR233A750004G037

Award Date 4/24/23
Completion Date 4/24/28
Dollars Obligated $90M
Funding Federal Agency
Kansas City Commodity Office
Federal Grant Program
10.937
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
United States
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