Project Grant 2306286
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$109K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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