Project Grant 2524109
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$914K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
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