Project Grant 2219991
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$410K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hanover, NH 03755, USA
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