Project Grant 2220615
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$3M
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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