Project Grant 2419987
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$355K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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