Project Grant 2219680
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$237K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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