Project Grant 2131691
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$690K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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