Project Grant 2114251
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$520K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Reno, NV 89557, USA
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