Project Grant 2202919
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$319K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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