Project Grant 2320309
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$490K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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