Project Grant 00E05100

Award Date 1/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/27
Dollars Obligated $233K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.708
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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