Project Grant 2420059
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$336K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairbanks, AK, USA
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