Project Grant 2307487
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$598K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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