Project Grant 02F49201

Award Date 11/1/23
Completion Date 10/31/28
Dollars Obligated $910K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.456
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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