Project Grant 96248415

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/22
Dollars Obligated $160K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Federal Grant Program
66.817
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota City, MN 55959, USA
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