Project Grant 02F27701

Award Date 5/5/23
Completion Date 4/30/26
Dollars Obligated $480K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.034
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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