Project Grant 2339873
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$296K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
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