Project Grant 2344083
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$296K
Federal Agency
Division of Environmental Biology
Awardee
Citadel (XYZHM6HA92E5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charleston, SC 29409, USA
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