Project Grant 2240245
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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