Project Grant 00A01127
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$40K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.110
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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