Project Grant 00E05005

Award Date 12/1/24
Completion Date 11/30/27
Dollars Obligated $20M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, WI, USA
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