Project Grant 2401413
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$463K
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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