Project Grant 2213486
Award Date
5/15/22
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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