Project Grant 2303610
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$900K
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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