Project Grant NA23OAR0210334
Award Date 8/1/23
Completion Date 7/31/25
Dollars Obligated $1.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Barrington, RI 02806, USA
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