Project Grant 2318966
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$312K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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