Project Grant 953A0039
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
5/1/25
Dollars Obligated
$15M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 3
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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