Project Grant 2243540
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$815K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92617, USA
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