Project Grant 2138649
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$309K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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