Cooperative Agreement 95317601

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $512K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 3
Federal Grant Program
66.920
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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