Project Grant 2114201
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$357K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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