Project Grant 00D80021

Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 2/29/24
Dollars Obligated $523K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Federal Grant Program
66.130
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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Posted 10/13/21, 12:00 AM