Project Grant 2241873
Award Date
2/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$444K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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