Project Grant NA22OAR0210570
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$299K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Awardee
Robotics 88, Inc. (VNNMU85L26M7)
Federal Grant Program
11.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Barrington, RI 02806, USA
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