Project Grant 2152264
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$248K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
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