Project Grant 98T20201

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 12/31/24
Dollars Obligated $2.4M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.126
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Richmond, CA 94801, USA
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