Project Grant 2220336
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$234K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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