Project Grant 2321969
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$373K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Juan, 00912, Puerto Rico
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