Project Grant 2035138
Award Date
9/15/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$174K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ellensburg, WA, USA
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