Project Grant 2414601
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$582K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
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