Project Grant 00E03091
Award Date
4/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$154K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.604
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL, USA
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