Project Grant 13E00765

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $227K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.472
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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