Project Grant 2123740
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$982K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Redmond, WA 98052, USA
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