Project Grant 2317970
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$359K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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