Project Grant 2149416
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$643K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Merced, CA 95343, USA
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