Project Grant 00E03030
Award Date
10/4/21
Completion Date
4/16/25
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Awardee
City Of Akron (FKGWK7FAHHE9)
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Akron, OH, USA
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