Project Grant 2329924
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$350K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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