Project Grant 2311021
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$591K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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