Project Grant 02D43423
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$696K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Federal Grant Program
66.484
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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