Cooperative Agreement 96219800
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$612K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 2
Federal Grant Program
66.920
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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