Formula Grant 01F97601

Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $326K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.419
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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