Project Grant NA23NOS4690258
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$588K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.469
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fort Bragg, CA 95437, USA
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