Project Grant 2319850
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$169K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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