Project Grant 00E03153
Award Date
7/18/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$251K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.951
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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