Project Grant 2318977
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$441K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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