Project Grant 2152520
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$160K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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