Project Grant 2503213
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$257K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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