Project Grant NA23NMF4270255
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.427
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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