Project Grant 02F58201

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 7/31/27
Dollars Obligated $7.2M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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