Project Grant 00E03067
Award Date
10/15/21
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.7M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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