Project Grant 2149354
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$483K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX, USA
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