Project Grant 2127524
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$365K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Point Judith, RI 02882, USA
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