Project Grant 2302731
Award Date
11/15/22
Completion Date
10/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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