Project Grant 95319701

Award Date 7/1/23
Completion Date 8/14/25
Dollars Obligated $580K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 3
Federal Grant Program
66.466
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MD 21613, USA
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