Project Grant 02F69501

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 12/31/26
Dollars Obligated $373K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.472
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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