Formula Grant 02F63701

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 12/31/25
Dollars Obligated $291K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.419
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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