Project Grant 2204471
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$180K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hamden, CT 06511, USA
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