Project Grant 00E03132
Award Date
5/13/22
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Milwaukee, WI, USA
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