Project Grant 2246559
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$159K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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