Project Grant 00A00671

Award Date 6/1/21
Completion Date 5/31/23
Dollars Obligated $133K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.951
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Saco, ME 04072, USA
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