Cooperative Agreement 01F57501
Award Date
8/31/19
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$947K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.125
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Lacombe, LA 70445, USA
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