Project Grant 2317995
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$325K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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