Project Grant 2120374
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$224K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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