Project Grant 2311543
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$424K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20052, USA
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