Project Grant NR235A12XXXXG002
Award Date
4/18/23
Completion Date
4/17/26
Dollars Obligated
$975K
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.902
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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