Project Grant 2438918
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$475K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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