Cooperative Agreement NA23NOS9990122
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$12M
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.999
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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