Project Grant 2420167
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$323K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77004, USA
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