Project Grant 2328137
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53715, USA
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