Project Grant 98T62101

Award Date 6/8/23
Completion Date 10/31/25
Dollars Obligated $2.9M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.126
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alameda, CA, USA
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