Project Grant NA22NMF4270138
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$375K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.427
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
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