Project Grant 2134146
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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