Project Grant 2345256
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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