Project Grant 95348001

Award Date 12/1/24
Completion Date 11/30/25
Dollars Obligated $259K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 3
Federal Grant Program
66.472
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA
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