Project Grant 2129700
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$476K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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