Project Grant 2312996
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$326K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80303, USA
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