Project Grant 00E05004
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
5/2/25
Dollars Obligated
$3.3M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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