Project Grant 2346438
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$816K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Key Biscayne, FL 33149, USA
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