Project Grant NR233A750004G066
Award Date
7/26/23
Completion Date
7/22/27
Dollars Obligated
$5M
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
United States
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