Project Grant 00666017

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $1.5M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.456
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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