Project Grant 2138420
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$195K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Worcester, MA 01609, USA
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