Project Grant 2218827
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$183K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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