Project Grant 2534270
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$385K
Federal Agency
Division of Polar Programs
Federal Grant Program
47.078
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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