Cooperative Agreement 96228500
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$335K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 2
Federal Grant Program
66.461
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Jersey, USA
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