Project Grant 2208133
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$319K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Carleton College (KALKKJL418Q7)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northfield, MN 55057, USA
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