Project Grant 2242732
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$625K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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