Project Grant 2049073
Award Date
5/1/21
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$454K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Avondale, PA 19311, USA
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