Project Grant 00E03646
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
3/26/25
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.306
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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