Project Grant 2447947
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$291K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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