Project Grant 2130602
Award Date
2/15/22
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$177K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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