Project Grant 2234731
Award Date
4/15/23
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$565K
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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