Project Grant 2119740
Award Date
11/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$627K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northridge, CA 91330, USA
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