Project Grant NA21OAR0110198
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$747K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Awardee
Sunfish Inc. (CVY5ELFJ4T23)
Federal Grant Program
11.011
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Del Valle, Austin, TX, USA
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