Project Grant 2210319
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$399K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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