Project Grant 2227062
Award Date
12/15/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$299K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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