Project Grant 2348448
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.6M
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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