Project Grant 97T30101

Award Date 1/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/27
Dollars Obligated $15M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bakersfield, CA, USA
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