Project Grant 00E03626

Award Date 5/1/24
Completion Date 3/24/25
Dollars Obligated $500K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.306
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Detroit, MI, USA
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Posted 5/17/24, 12:00 AM