Project Grant 2038149
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$357K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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