Project Grant 2230507
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$321K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20036, USA
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