Project Grant 00E03258
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$343K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.708
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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