Project Grant 02F70301

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 10/2/28
Dollars Obligated $728K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.444
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Mexico, USA
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