Cooperative Agreement 00A01323

Award Date 6/1/24
Completion Date 3/31/26
Dollars Obligated $365K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.461
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
North Providence, RI 02908, USA
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