Project Grant 2339861
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$672K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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