Project Grant NR233A750004G054
Award Date
6/29/23
Completion Date
5/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$65M
Funding Federal Agency
Kansas City Commodity Office
Awarding Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.937
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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