Project Grant 2402940
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$339K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairfax, VA, USA
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