Cooperative Agreement 02F5550A
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
4/24/25
Dollars Obligated
$4.9M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.615
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Houston, TX, USA
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