Project Grant 00E03709
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$164K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
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