Project Grant 00E03403
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$280K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
St Paul, MN 55155, USA
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