Project Grant 2324998
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$593K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77204, USA
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