Project Grant 2431817
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$357K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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