Project Grant NR243A750004G030
Award Date
2/23/24
Completion Date
2/23/29
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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