Project Grant 2408494
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.3M
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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