Project Grant 98T33101
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.604
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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