Project Grant 2220365
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$323K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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