Project Grant 2343863
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$283K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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