Project Grant 2332341
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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