Project Grant 2235299
Award Date
2/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$810K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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