Project Grant 2201828
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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