Project Grant 03D09724
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Awardee
Miami-Dade County (G4FMKKEM5CH5)
Federal Grant Program
66.484
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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