Project Grant 00E03703
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
10/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$3M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fostoria, OH 44830, USA
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