Project Grant 00D73921
Award Date
12/1/21
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Federal Grant Program
66.130
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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