Project Grant 02D23522
Award Date
4/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$75K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Federal Grant Program
66.604
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Jackson, MS, USA
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