Project Grant 97T23201

Award Date 1/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/27
Dollars Obligated $500K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.306
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Ana, CA, USA
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