Project Grant 2243580
Award Date
12/15/22
Completion Date
11/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Juan, 00928, Puerto Rico
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