Project Grant 2442522
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$152K
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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