Project Grant 2441755
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$870K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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