Project Grant 02F06301

Award Date 8/15/22
Completion Date 3/25/25
Dollars Obligated $107K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.604
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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Posted 8/19/22, 12:00 AM