Project Grant 2234118
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$193K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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