Project Grant NA21OAR4590322
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.459
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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