Project Grant 2241432
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$900K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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