Project Grant 2442368
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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