Project Grant 2413827
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$399K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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