Project Grant 00A00982

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 5/31/27
Dollars Obligated $216K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.472
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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