Project Grant 2435132
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$105K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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