Project Grant 2338798
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$496K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10031, USA
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