Cooperative Agreement NA21NOS9990023
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$733K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.999
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
California, USA
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