Project Grant 2346197
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$467K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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