Project Grant 2205914
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$339K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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