Project Grant 2310829
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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