Project Grant 2247760
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$230K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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