Project Grant 00E03326

Award Date 5/1/23
Completion Date 3/31/25
Dollars Obligated $121K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.951
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Detroit, MI, USA
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