Project Grant NR247442XXXXG007
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
National Resources Conservation Service
Federal Grant Program
10.912
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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