Project Grant 99206927
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 2
Federal Grant Program
66.456
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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