Project Grant 2219330
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$164K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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