Project Grant 2201645
Award Date
6/15/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$881K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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