Project Grant 02F21801

Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $1.7M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.485
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Arkansas, USA
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