Project Grant 2317552
Award Date
7/15/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$196K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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