Project Grant 2028834
Award Date
3/1/21
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$448K
Federal Agency
Division of Environmental Biology
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
14, 2534 Av. Universidad Ste. 1401, San Juan, 00925, Puerto Rico
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