Project Grant 05D37125
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$722K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 4
Federal Grant Program
66.484
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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