Project Grant 2102342
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$378K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pocatello, ID 83209, USA
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