Project Grant 2347490
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$244K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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