Project Grant 2323203
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$651K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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