Project Grant 2031457
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$345K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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