Project Grant 98T61501
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$3M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.126
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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