Project Grant 2230363
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$220K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Awardee
Lamar University (MEYGUN6CCN16)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Beaumont, TX, USA
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