Project Grant NA22NMF4270152
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.427
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Jupiter, FL 33458, USA
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