Project Grant 01J98801
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$117K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 10
Federal Grant Program
66.717
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR, USA
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