Project Grant 2137977
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$747K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Moss Landing, CA 95039, USA
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