Project Grant 01F89501
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$1.7M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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