Project Grant 2148407
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$433K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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