Project Grant 2224984
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
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