Project Grant 00E06018

Award Date 8/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/28
Dollars Obligated $1.2M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Westland, MI 48185, USA
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