Project Grant 2124624
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$376K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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