Cooperative Agreement 13746681

Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 2/21/25
Dollars Obligated $11M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Federal Grant Program
66.309
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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Posted 9/25/23, 12:00 AM