Project Grant 2202620
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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