Project Grant 2147718
Award Date
4/15/22
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$169K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Vassar College (J3XVZ8JZRJV8)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA
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