Project Grant 00A00414

Award Date 10/1/19
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $700K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.444
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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