Project Grant NA21OAR0210105
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$398K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
State College, PA, USA
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