Project Grant NA22NMF4270141
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Awardee
Ocean Era Inc. (RJDTFSUD2FN4)
Federal Grant Program
11.427
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
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