Project Grant 2245059
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$301K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02215, USA
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