Project Grant 2217182
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$572K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houghton, MI, USA
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