Project Grant 2113333
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$430K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lee, NH 03824, USA
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