Project Grant 00A01024

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $38K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.110
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 8/16/22, 12:00 AM