Project Grant 2052004
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$209K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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