Project Grant 00A00981

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $12M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.481
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Vermont, USA
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