Cooperative Agreement NA23NOS4510311
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$203K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.451
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Coconut Grove, FL 33133, USA
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