Project Grant 2305234
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$180K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Moscow, ID, USA
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