Project Grant 23DG11052021278
Award Date
8/30/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Awardee
West Biofuels LLC (W7CJZL5YJK33)
Federal Grant Program
10.708
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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