Project Grant 2223929
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$510K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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