Project Grant 2150975
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$353K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78759, USA
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