Project Grant 2133384
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$1.4M
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
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