Formula Grant 00161935

Award Date 6/1/24
Completion Date 5/31/25
Dollars Obligated $370K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.032
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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