Project Grant 2333563
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fargo, ND 58105, USA
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