Project Grant 2408437
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$206K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
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