Project Grant 2154285
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$340K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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