Project Grant 2408872
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$389K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waimea, HI 96743, USA
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