Project Grant 2336144
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Memphis, TN 38152, USA
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