Project Grant 2421604
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$774K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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