Project Grant 00E02430
Award Date
10/1/18
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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