Project Grant 2417971
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$525K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, NY 12222, USA
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