Project Grant 2420298
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$336K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Awardee
Brown University (E3FDXZ6TBHW3)
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Providence, RI 02912, USA
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