Project Grant 2301601
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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