Project Grant 2312555
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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