Cooperative Agreement NA23NOS9990094
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$12M
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.999
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Northern Mariana Islands
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