Project Grant 2342159
Award Date
5/15/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$469K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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