Project Grant 2338706
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$340K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
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