Project Grant 2341238
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$140K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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