Project Grant 2418220
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$214K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Palisades, NY 10964, USA
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