Project Grant 2314932
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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