Project Grant NA25NOSX469G0029

Award Date 6/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/28
Dollars Obligated $963K
Federal Grant Program
11.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Benicia, CA 94510, USA
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