Project Grant 2048075
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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