Project Grant 84067601
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Water
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.487
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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