Project Grant 2045285
Award Date
7/15/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$453K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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