Project Grant 2124885
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$384K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Palisades, NY 10964, USA
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