Project Grant 2230103
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$536K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Boothbay, Boothbay, ME 04544, USA
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