Project Grant 01E02963

Award Date 7/1/25
Completion Date 9/15/25
Dollars Obligated $700K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kenosha, WI 53144, USA
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