Project Grant 2413788
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$339K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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