Project Grant 2348408
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$195K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
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