Project Grant 97788401

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 9/30/23
Dollars Obligated $117K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 7
Federal Grant Program
66.039
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wheatland, MO 65779, USA
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