Project Grant 2411605
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
11/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$196K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, CA 94710, USA
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