Project Grant 2340949
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$190K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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