Project Grant 00E03325
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$133K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.951
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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