Project Grant 2238422
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$282K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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