Formula Grant 00620225

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $1M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.432
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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