Project Grant 95334801

Award Date 5/1/24
Completion Date 2/21/25
Dollars Obligated $500K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 3
Federal Grant Program
66.306
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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