Project Grant 2227425
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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