Project Grant 00E03295

Award Date 4/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/30
Dollars Obligated $1.5M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.485
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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