Project Grant 2406952
Award Date
12/15/23
Completion Date
11/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$199K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80309, USA
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