Project Grant 2502826
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$330K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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