Project Grant 2415521
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$198K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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