Project Grant 2308670
Award Date
7/15/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lee, NH 03824, USA
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