Project Grant 2138198
Award Date
2/15/22
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$162K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awardee
Troy University (NWQTQ4Q91NW5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Troy, AL 36082, USA
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