Project Grant 2245247
Award Date
3/15/23
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$173K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
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