Formula Grant 48000058

Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 8/31/23
Dollars Obligated $734K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.454
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX, USA
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