Project Grant 23DG11052021283
Award Date
8/30/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$703K
Federal Agency
Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Awardee
West Biofuels LLC (W7CJZL5YJK33)
Federal Grant Program
10.674
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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