Project Grant 2230384
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$156K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Awardee
Seti Institute (WKAUE7NHR4L1)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
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