Project Grant 2319114
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$471K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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