Project Grant 00E03803

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 12/31/29
Dollars Obligated $4.8M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Traverse City, MI, USA
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