Project Grant 02D42923
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$395K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Federal Grant Program
66.484
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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