Project Grant 2317550
Award Date
7/15/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$203K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Awardee
Towson University (LC3SFMP2L798)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21252, USA
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