Project Grant 2151806
Award Date
4/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$192K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
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