Project Grant 2130936
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$687K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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