Project Grant 2323169
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Robinson, TX 76706, USA
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