Project Grant 2054993
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$247K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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