Project Grant 02F29801

Award Date 7/1/23
Completion Date 6/30/26
Dollars Obligated $454K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.034
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78744, USA
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