Project Grant 2225225
Award Date
11/15/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$248K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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