Project Grant 2410406
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$228K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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