Project Grant 2107516
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
12/31/21
Dollars Obligated
$291K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10023, USA
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