Project Grant 2410962
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$108K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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