Project Grant 2243658
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$392K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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