Project Grant 00E03037

Award Date 9/1/21
Completion Date 11/30/23
Dollars Obligated $149K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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