Project Grant 2218949
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$466K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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