Project Grant 00E02993
Award Date
7/19/21
Completion Date
7/19/24
Dollars Obligated
$247K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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