Project Grant 2239668
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$624K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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