Project Grant 2219041
Award Date
1/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$222K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
NEWCOMB HALL, VA 22904, USA
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