Project Grant 2232282
Award Date
12/15/22
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$746K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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