Project Grant 2213738
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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