Project Grant 2229162
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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