Project Grant 95812400

Award Date 7/5/22
Completion Date 3/29/24
Dollars Obligated $150K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 8
Federal Grant Program
66.604
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Posted 6/29/22