Project Grant 2227578
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$930K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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