Project Grant 2207052
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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