Project Grant 2130009
Award Date
6/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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