Project Grant 01E02962
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$2.1M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Traverse City, MI, USA
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