Project Grant NR233A750004G064

Award Date 7/20/23
Completion Date 6/30/28
Dollars Obligated $4.8M
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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