Project Grant 97T18301
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
5/1/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Quentin, CA 94964, USA
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