Project Grant 2348674
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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