Project Grant 2231026
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Buffalo, NY 14228, USA
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