Project Grant 00E03100

Award Date 5/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $599K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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