Project Grant 2224293
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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