Project Grant 96275300
Award Date
2/17/25
Completion Date
5/2/25
Dollars Obligated
$12M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 2
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Caguas, Puerto Rico
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