Project Grant 2124722
Award Date
1/15/21
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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