Project Grant 2335412
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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