Project Grant 2106695
Award Date
5/15/21
Completion Date
4/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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