Project Grant 2327757
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$270K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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