Project Grant 00E02796
Award Date
3/1/20
Completion Date
2/28/24
Dollars Obligated
$359K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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