Project Grant 2306124
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$545K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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