Project Grant 2154109
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Arlington, TX 76019, USA
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