Project Grant 2213438
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$263K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alachua, FL 32615, USA
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