Project Grant 2403061
Award Date
6/15/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$640K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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