Project Grant 98T96901
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$6M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.126
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richmond, CA 94804, USA
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