Project Grant 96277825

Award Date 2/1/25
Completion Date 9/30/29
Dollars Obligated $3.1M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 2
Federal Grant Program
66.437
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Connecticut, USA
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