Project Grant NA21OAR0210292
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Castine, ME 04421, USA
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