Project Grant 2318412
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$356K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53715, USA
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