Project Grant 2422839
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$419K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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