Project Grant 00640223

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $696K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.804
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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