Project Grant 2237437
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$475K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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