Project Grant 2338604
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$522K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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