Project Grant 2339542
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$276K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University City, MO 63130, USA
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