Project Grant 2123481
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Reno, NV 89512, USA
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