Project Grant 2402899
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Somerville, MA 02144, USA
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