Project Grant 00E03718

Award Date 7/1/24
Completion Date 6/30/27
Dollars Obligated $12M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Indiana, USA
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