Project Grant 2421524
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$847K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA
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