Project Grant 2153474
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Awardee
Depaul University (MNZ8KMRWTDB6)
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60604, USA
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