Project Grant 96269824

Award Date 8/1/24
Completion Date 6/30/26
Dollars Obligated $9M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 2
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Elizabeth, NJ, USA
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