Project Grant 84035301

Award Date 1/1/22
Completion Date 12/31/24
Dollars Obligated $500K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Water
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.445
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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