Project Grant 2403135
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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