Project Grant 2230812
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$394K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA, USA
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