Project Grant 01E03010

Award Date 5/15/22
Completion Date 3/31/27
Dollars Obligated $2.5M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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