Project Grant 98685821

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 2/28/26
Dollars Obligated $1.7M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 6
Federal Grant Program
66.456
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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