Project Grant 02F15801

Award Date 9/1/22
Completion Date 12/31/24
Dollars Obligated $386K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.472
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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