Project Grant 2403686
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$180K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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