Project Grant 00E03829
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
10/1/27
Dollars Obligated
$191K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Awardee
County Of Lake (YG4WJS4KL8G8)
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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