Project Grant 2348304
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$195K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lowell, MA 01854, USA
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