Project Grant NR243A750011G014
Award Date
9/16/24
Completion Date
9/20/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.3M
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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