Project Grant 2349259
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$352K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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