Project Grant 2214325
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$136K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78209, USA
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