Project Grant NA21OAR0210099
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Awardee
Crab Raft Inc. (V282FMCMD229)
Federal Grant Program
11.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, USA
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