Project Grant 02F54201

Award Date 7/12/24
Completion Date 4/1/26
Dollars Obligated $38M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.045
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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Posted 7/11/24, 12:00 AM