Project Grant 96717101

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/28
Dollars Obligated $637K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 7
Federal Grant Program
66.444
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa, USA
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