Project Grant 2423295
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97201, USA
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