Project Grant 00E03621
Award Date
1/30/24
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$2.9M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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