Project Grant 2101966
Award Date
9/15/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$110K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Bishop Museum (NNLGUK4QJ2Y3)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
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