Project Grant 2209871
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$444K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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