Project Grant 96715301
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 7
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa, USA
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