Project Grant NA23OAR0210328
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.3M
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
CAPE ELIZ, ME 04107, USA
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