Project Grant 2205996
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$330K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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