Project Grant 2319829
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$124K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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