Project Grant 02F24301
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.8M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.456
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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