Project Grant NR239104XXXXG001
Award Date
9/22/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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