Project Grant 2451864
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$122K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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