Project Grant 20237043939186
Award Date 2/15/23
Completion Date 8/14/25
Dollars Obligated $1M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
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