Project Grant 2422405
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$519K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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