Project Grant 2407746
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$784K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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