Project Grant 2442975
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$240K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Merced, CA 95343, USA
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