Project Grant 2053121
Award Date
7/15/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$325K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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