Project Grant 2309664
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$249K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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