Project Grant 2053997
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$174K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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