Project Grant 2203319
Award Date
5/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$287K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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