Cooperative Agreement NA23NMF4630059
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.463
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Ipswich, MA 01938, USA
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