Project Grant 2106191
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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