Project Grant 02F59901
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$5.6M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Convent, LA 70723, USA
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