Project Grant 2446478
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$478K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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