Project Grant 2304875
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$180K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98107, USA
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