Project Grant NR233A750011G026
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
9/15/26
Dollars Obligated
$545K
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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