Project Grant 00E03834
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
12/1/26
Dollars Obligated
$2.6M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 5
Awardee
City Of Akron (FKGWK7FAHHE9)
Federal Grant Program
66.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Akron, OH 44303, USA
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