Project Grant 2223931
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$178K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
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