Project Grant 2348391
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
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