Project Grant 2308077
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$444K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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