Project Grant 2338109
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$499K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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