Project Grant 2300961
Award Date
5/15/23
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$599K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20064, USA
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