Project Grant 2235134
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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