Project Grant 00E03519
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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