Project Grant 2409172
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$293K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20064, USA
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