Project Grant 2441415
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$701K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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