Project Grant 2301484
Award Date
6/15/23
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$249K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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