Project Grant 2113315
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$106K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
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