Project Grant 2121664
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$513K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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