Project Grant 2245540
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$140K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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