Formula Grant 22000061

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $176K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.454
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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