Project Grant 2337074
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$230K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02115, USA
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